About ADAVB
The Australian Dental Association Victorian Branch (ADAVB) is the professional association of Victorian dentists. We aim to improve the dental health of all Victorians, promote the highest standards of professional dental care and enhance the professional lives of our members.

About working with us
ADAVB is a hard-working and fun team with a culture of accountability, respect, empowerment and collaboration. We are a team in transition, with some key roles having changed over in recent months. To make the most of the new world of work, we are a hybrid work place. On Tuesday and Thursdays we work together from our office in South Yarra (right next to the station) and other days either from home or office.

Position Objectives
The Advocacy & Evidence Officer works within the Advocacy team to conduct analysis of emerging research, identify current issues, engage with stakeholders, facilitate consultation for submissions, contribute to advocacy strategies and develop high quality written content for reports that support the activities of the Branch.

This role is 0.5 EFT (2.5 days per week), 70K-76K pro rata, with a start date of January, 2025.

Key Accountabilities

• Research, collate and analyse material on a wide range of issues to inform briefing papers consultations and policy documents.
• Conduct environmental monitoring across media, politics, government, and the health and research sectors for developments impacting dentistry and the ADAVB.
• Develop clear and persuasive well referenced written content, including briefing papers, policy submissions, position papers, reports, and digital content.
• Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the impact and effectiveness of advocacy efforts
• Ensure proper documentation and management of research, reports, policy and other advocacy-related documents
• Provide administrative support for the PRM, including scheduling meetings, setting meeting agendas, and taking minutes.
• Other duties as directed by the Manager or CEO.

Qualifications/Experience Required:
Formal

• A relevant tertiary qualification for example health sciences, commerce, arts, law, public health, health information, health administration or equivalent experience.

Experience

• Ability to gather, analyse and interpret data, including the ability to independently conduct qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey complex ideas and data in a clear and concise manner to various stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to write well referenced policy briefs, submissions, and reports.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Document management skills to ensure information is organised, accessible and maintained in a secure and systematic manner.
• Demonstrated stakeholder engagement skills at all levels, including health professionals, government officials and members of parliament.
• Facilitating input for consultations with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to work across a wide range of topic areas and manage competing priorities.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively across multi-disciplinary teams and adapt your approach to changes in environment or circumstances.
• Professionalism, including the capacity to work in a confidential environment, and to liaise directly with members and other key stakeholders in a professional association environment.
• An understanding of issues facing the health sector, knowledge of political processes and government operations is desirable but not essential.
• Experience in the dental industry is desirable, but not essential.

Closing date
11:59pm Tuesday 5th November 2024.

How to apply
Please review the position information and include a letter describing your interest and suitability for this specific role, then upload the letter along with your CV.

For a copy of the position description please email adriani.daroman@adavb.org

Queries about the position
Contact (03) 8825 4600 (and ask to speak to Katy Theodore), or email katy.theodore@adavb.org